Congress in 2013 at a briefing about the topic co-sponsored
by the APA. She also is working with Kara Ayers and attorney
Robyn Powell to develop the Disabled Parenting Project, which
will provide online space for sharing experiences, information
and advice for disabled parents and those considering
parenthood.

The ADA has made a difference in Andrews’ life by providingaccessibility to most buildings and accessible — albeit limited— transportation, she says. But she doesn’t think the law goesfar enough to reduce employment discrimination. “There arelittle to no incentives to hire disabled employees outside thefederal government — and government preferences for disabledpersons don’t extend to professional positions like that of apsychologist.”Like other psychologists with disabilities, Andrews sensesthat the psychology field is reluctant to see disability as diversity.Other underrepresented groups have grown in representation,

while the number of those with disabilities has remained flat.
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Accessibility at professional conferences and other events
also remains a frustrating problem. “I try to stay involved
and be part of the solution,” says Andrews. “But it wears any
advocate down when you feel like you are — literally —
spinning your wheels.” n